Meri Deal
Uruguayan singer (born 1996)
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María Inés Deal Herrán (born 22 November 1996) known professionally as Meri Deal, is a Uruguayan singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence as a member of the cumbia pop group Toco Para Vos, which achieved international success in Latin America.[1]
22 November 1996
- Singer
- songwriter
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| Born | María Inés Deal Herrán 22 November 1996 Montevideo, Uruguay |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
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Early life
María Inés Deal Herrán was born on 22 November 1996, the youngest child and only daughter of Juan Manuel Deal Irigoyen and Mariana Herrán.[2] She has two brothers, Juan and Pedro.[2] Raised in El Pinar, Canelones Department, she attended The British Schools of Montevideo.[3] She began singing at an early age and in her teens performed in school plays and was part of dance groups.[4]
Career
2013–2019: Career beginnings and Toco Para Vos
In 2013, 17-year-old Deal was recruited by her cousin Bautista Mascia to be the vocalist for Toco Para Vos, a new cumbia pop band formed by a group of friends from the rugby team and high school.[5][6] In 2014 the group released their debut single "Hasta la Luna", and in 2015 their hit single "Solo necesito", which led them to breakthrough in several Latin American countries.[7] Immediately after that, they signed with Warner Music.[8][9]
In the southern summer of 2016 they made their first international tour through the seaside towns of Argentina.[10] As of 2021, Deal had released thirty-three singles and a studio album with the group and performed in Argentina, Chile and Paraguay.[11][12]
2020–present: Solo career and Amores Prófugos
In February 2019, she announced her solo career and performed her own songs as the opening act for Ed Sheeran's concert in Montevideo on the ÷ Tour.[13] In March 2020, she also opened for Backstreet Boys and Maroon 5.[14] In January 2021, after a two-year hiatus, Toco Para Vos reunited and released “Se Picó,” alongside Uruguayan singers El Reja and Marka Akme.[15]
In August 2021, she signed with Warner Music Mexico and released "11 con 11", her first solo single, which was nominated for the Graffiti Award for Best Pop Single.[16]